Whether you work from home or at a corporate office, the one thing that’s pretty much consistent in both scenarios is a desk! A desk is probably one of the most important pieces of furniture in our modern lives, just because we spend most of our day on it. You might be typing to glory, munching on a snack, or just fidgeting with a random object — you end up spending hours at your desk. And that is why it is very important that your desk is neat, tidy and tidy. Not only will this improve your work routine and productivity, but it will also help you maintain a clearer and more streamlined mindset. And I’ve found that adding limited, high-quality, and innovative products to my desk setup can help me achieve these goals! The desk accessories you place on your desk are an integral part of your home/business office. From a creepy looking pen holder to a multi-purpose desk accessory that becomes a scrolling photo frame of your favorite memories – these ingenious desk accessories are all you need to achieve your desk setup goals!
1. The Tetra Puzzle
This captivating and intriguing puzzle, called the Tetra Puzzle, is a fidget toy for your hands and your brain! This 4 piece puzzle comes together to create a rather mesmerizing tetrahedral mass. The goal is to separate the 4 metal pieces as quickly and efficiently as possible!
Why is it remarkable?
The Tetra is a uniquely attractive desk toy that activates manual dexterity, problem solving and spatial reasoning. The 4 identical stainless steel pieces are designed to lock in only when oriented in a predetermined pattern.
What we like
- Serves as quite a mysterious and striking art object when not in use
- Improves your ability to focus and explore your mind
What we don’t like
- We would love to have some personalization or more color options
2. Flash back
It is quite convenient to take pictures with our smartphones and view them on the same device. After all, we almost always have our smartphones with us. On the other hand, it’s actually harder to share those precious moments with others without handing the phone to them or relying on social media. At home or in the office, you may want something more visible and permanent, and picture frames are for that. Flashback is a concept that fills that need, but with a few twists that make it that little bit more interesting.
Why is it remarkable?
Flashback is technically a digital photo frame that can show one or more photos, probably from your phone’s gallery. However, unlike typical digital frames, the device concept seems to be tied to a very specific mode of presentation. It slowly scrolls sideways through the photos, more like a camera roll than a slideshow.
What we like
- The curved shape of the body is an ode to the physical medium, giving it an old-school feel while being distinctly modern
What we don’t like
3. The Mayku Accessories
The Mayku Accessories collection consists of a keyboard, a mouse and a more traditional webcam that attaches to the top of a monitor. While their designs don’t show anything new functionally, it’s their looks that really catch the eye.
Why is it remarkable?
Instead of using the usual flat surfaces and sharp corners, these products use “softer”, more curved shapes, such as the sides and tops of the keys, the entire surface of the mouse, or the body of the webcam.
What we like
- The usually cold and impersonal devices look like hard candies or even soft marshmallows
What we don’t like
- While the visuals are appealing, the functionality retained is the same
4. Fusion
To-do apps are a dime a dozen these days, and they exist on phones, computers, and everything in between. This allows people to make quick changes that sync between devices, increasing their efficiency and productivity. However, tapping or clicking checkboxes doesn’t provide exactly the same satisfying feedback as checking off a list, and you may find yourself riding on autopilot and mindlessly tapping things, even unintentionally. Fusion is a combination of hardware and software that tries to bring that active participation to your electronic to-do list without going back to the pen-and-paper realm.
Why is it remarkable?
The concept is divided into two parts, the first of which is the simpler and more straightforward half. This is an E-Ink display the size of a big, wide phone that displays your to-do list. It attaches magnetically to a wall bracket so you can see what’s on your plate at eye level. Thanks to the e-Paper technology, the screen does not consume much power even when it is on, making it more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
What we like
- User-friendly and effortless experience
What we don’t like
- E-ink rendering means we have no option to use colors to differentiate or highlight the jobs.
5. Create
Designed by Naya, Create is the kind of keyboard that will make sure you don’t need any other extra peripherals! It is highly customizable to perfectly meet each person’s individual self-expression. It eliminates the problem of a cluttered desk, which can often occur when you constantly have to switch between different peripherals.
Why is it remarkable?
The split keyboard with the customizable form factor and several onboard configurable modules fit seamlessly into any workflow. So it’s slated to become a go-to option for casual keyboard enthusiasts and serious creative professionals alike.
What we like
- The keyboard is split and customizable
- The maker in you can take advantage of the convenience of 9 degrees of freedom with the 3D navigator
What we don’t like
- Some users may find Create more complicated to operate than a conventional keyboard
6. The Splitty Pro Gen 2 lights
Koncept co-founders Kenneth Ng and Edmund Ng designed the Splitty lamp which was defined by a flat, gently curved, petal-like head. They went on to revamp the original Splitty design and created the Splitty Pro Gen 2 lights – which are a rather modified version of it.
Why is it remarkable?
The Splitty Pro Gen 2 lamps have been updated with quite a few intriguing features, such as saving energy and improving the user experience. The Gen 2 lights come with more added functionality, such as adjustable colors, including a warm 2700K to a cool white 5000K. These colors allow the lamps to be adapted and used for different applications and functions.
What we like
- Has a presence sensor, which switches off the lamp if it has not been active for 15 consecutive minutes
- Can be mounted on a desk or wall
What we don’t like
- May not provide enough light to work
7. The slope
The Slope is a “personal desktop whiteboard with pen” that you can place right between your monitor and your keyboard. It is an analog writing tool that will help you eliminate many disposable paper products in your life, and in turn help prevent paper waste and be a boon to the environment.
Why is it remarkable?
It is made of curved sheet steel and is powder coated so it is quite smooth and easy to use and gives you a premium dry erase surface. It is also magnetic so you can attach your whiteboard markers if they are magnetic. If not, there is a space at the top to place them and space at the back to store your loose eraser. There’s a silicone phone holder if you need to have your mobile device in front of you and there’s also a hole in it so you can put your charger.
What we like
- When you’re not using your keyboard, you can slide it under the slanted whiteboard
- Smooth and easy to use
What we don’t like
- You can’t save what you were writing in the cloud, nor can you digitize it if you want to save what you wrote
8. Summie
Summy is a special device designed to keep students connected while still placing limits on the number of breaks they can do. Basically the device is a voicemail message, a timer, a daily planner and a kind of social network among friends, most likely students in the same class or level. The idea is that you can only send short voice messages to those in your circle, at least only if they are available.
Why is it remarkable?
The device uses a user interface made of concentric circles and icons represented by old-fashioned monochrome 8-bit characters. Tapping a friend’s icon allows you to send a voice message, which is more limited and less distracting than a voice call. You can view other friends’ daily schedules, and if they are free, you can send a “Study With Me” request so you can both set a synced timer to study for the same time period.
What we like
- Summy creates a rather playful atmosphere around the concept of studying together
- Summy can also be a nice gadget to keep an eye on their own time and maybe have a retro display on their desk to keep them entertained
What we don’t like
- It is a concept!
- It can also be quite a distracting device if used incorrectly
9. The UFO pen holder
This innovative pen holder looks out of this world, and rightly so! It holds your pen and hangs it in the air, making it look like aliens are coming to abduct your pen. The pen sits upright and straight in the holder, making it easy to grab when you need it.
Why is it remarkable?
The top of the pen holder is your stereotypical alien spaceship in the shape of a flying saucer. You could also place the USS Enterprise or a Star Destroyer, but the irregular shape would break the illusion and take away a bit of the eerie vibe around this design.
What we like
- Adds an element of fun to your desk
- The dish provides lighting
What we don’t like
- As a single pen holder, it takes up a lot of space on the desk.
10. Flame
Many people try to be smart by buying multifunctional products or modular furniture that can be arranged and used as needed. Sometimes the combinations make sense, but sometimes you can also scratch your head. This desk fan, for example, looks almost ordinary until you flip the switch to literally shed some light on the matter.
Why is it remarkable?
At first glance, Blazo looks like an electric fan attached to a camera gimbal. The design for this unconventional arm and stand was apparently an educational globe. The Blazo’s fan can rotate 360 degrees up and down and it can also rotate 360 degrees so that no direction remains unreachable. That does mean that the bulb can also point in the same direction, although in that case you’ll probably want to keep the fan stable unless you’re aiming for an impromptu light show.
What we like
- Blazo runs on a rechargeable battery and can last for 8 hours with just the lamp
What we don’t like
- Fans are noisier by default, which may not work for everyone
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